BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots Voting rights groups say order is unlawful, warn of mass disenfranchisement - A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates the U.S. Constitution and  more

NEW YORK, June 3 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots Voting rights groups say order is unlawful, warn of mass disenfranchisement - BOSTON - A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 1, 2026, by Andreas Hellmann: * * * ATR and Tholos Foundation Lead Coalition Urging Treasury and USTR to Defend U.S. Companies from Digital Tax Assault On June 2nd, Americans for Tax Reform and the Tholos Foundation launched a coalition letter with 18 organizations urging Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to take decisive action against discriminatory forei  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill House Bill 26-1113, "Modifications to Elections," which further strengthens Colorado's gold standard election model, has been signed into law. "It is more important than ever to fortify our elections from Trump's federal interference," said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. "With this new law, we will send out ballots  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Communities win temporary halt to Glencore coal operations in Colombia * Afro-Colombian and Wayuu indigenous communities barricade the coal train lines of Glencore's El Cerrejon mine in La Guajira, Colombia (Photo credit: 350.org/ Robert Garcia) Colombia -Swiss mining giant Glencore has ann  more

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 3 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * Congratulatory Message to Trinidad and Tobago on its Election to the United Nations Security Council, 2027-2028 * Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extend hearty congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on successful election to a non-perman  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12696) by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser: * * * CRS Services to District and State Offices: Overview and Selected Resources The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all congressional offices - those on Capitol Hill as well as those in a Member's home district or state office. This CRS resource guide is desi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Members Endorse Hilario Dominguez as a Public School Champion for School Board President * CPS graduate and special education teacher turned public school advocate receives endorsement from fellow educators as Illinois' underfunding pushes CPS to threaten cuts to classrooms Chicago- Based on the recommendation of the Chicago Teachers Union's Executive Board, its 600-membe  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11477) by American national government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton. Here are excerpts: * * * Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview and Issues for Congress Voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the most widespread voting practice. States and localities also offer some or all eligible voters opportunities to vote without going to the polls on E  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Federal Court Hears Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots BOSTON - A federal District Court heard arguments today in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. Plaintiffs argue that the order violates the US Constitution and federal law and risks mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters. The Constitution makes cl  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Four Binghamton University faculty achieve SUNY distinguished professor status in 2026 The title is reserved for those who have achieved national or international prominence in their discipline By Jennifer Micale and Chris Kocher Four Binghamton University faculty members have been named distinguished professors, the highest rank awarded by the State University of New York. The title is reserved for thos  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * GWU Hospital Nurses Ask National Labor Relations Board to Overturn Policy Blocking Vote to Remove Union * Appeal: 'Blocking Charge Rule' violates text of federal law and was wrongly applied to block election requested by hundreds of nurses Washington, DC (June 3, 2026) - Following a petition signed by hundreds of registered nurses and healthcare professionals at Geor  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * Heritage Action Praises Leadership on SB 319, Ensuring Voting Integrity at the Ballot Box * Washington, D.C. -Heritage Action today praised the passage of SB 319, spearheaded by Senator Thomas Pressly and Secretary of State Nancy Landry. Elections are the bedrock of our republic, and voter confidence in their integrity is critical. SB 319 being passed represents common sense leg  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Shreds Trump over Slush Fund for Tina Peters, Cost-of-living Emergency * Hickenlooper: "The president calls it the art of the deal... taxpayers pay in. His allies get payouts." Hickenlooper plans to force a vote on his amendment to permanently stop Trump's slush fund payments On Monday, he penned an op-ed for MS NOW about Tina Peters walking free WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sena  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ * Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here. Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from USPS on Potential Political Interference in Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today led a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner seeking answers about whether the United States Postal Service (USPS) has faced pressure from the Trump Administration to restrict or interfere with mail-in ballot delivery ahead of the 2026 e  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail * Senators Direct Dept. of Commerce to Explain its Involvement with USPS and Elections and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committ  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tuesday's Primaries Reveal New Midterm Opportunities for Democrats * WASHINGTON (June 3, 2026) - Tuesday's primaries suggested that Democrats may have more opportunities in November than many expected, especially in Iowa, where they nominated Josh Turek, whom they believe can compete statewide. California's race remains a wildcard, with several key races still unsettled and control of multipl  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: DCCC Polling Shows Rural America is Souring on Republicans and Democrats Have the Opportunity to Make Inroads * DCCC MEMORANDUM To: Interested Parties From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Date: June 3, 2026 Subject: DCCC Polling Shows Rural America is Souring on Republicans and Democrats Have the Opportunity to Make Inroads New DCCC polling shows tha  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail * Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department's Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. -Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secret  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 4 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * More Perfect Announces Partnership With the Karsh Institute of Democracy To Bolster Local Journalism and Expand Civic Education Nationwide Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizing democracy, announced a new partnership with the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy to advance local journalism and strengthen civ  more

NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * NAACP Moves to Halt USPS Mail-In Ballot Proposed Rule * CONTACT : LDF, media@naacpldf.org NAACP, communications@naacpnet.org Public Citizen Litigation Group, msell@citizen.org On behalf of the NAACP, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Public Citizen Litigation Group filed a motion today in federal court to enforce a settlement agreement in which the U.S. Postal Ser  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * NAACP Moves to Halt USPS Mail-In Ballot Proposed Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On behalf of the NAACP, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Public Citizen Litigation Group filed a motion today in federal court to enforce a settlement agreement in which the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) committed to prioritizing the timely delivery of election mail, including mail-in ballots. USPS has an obligation per the  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * NAM Announces New Home Secretary and Councilors * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) will welcome a new Home Secretary and five new and returning Councilors beginning terms of service on July 1, 2026. Robert L. Phillips, Jr., MD, MSPH, Founding Executive Director of the Center for Professionalism and Value in Health Care at the American Board of Family Medicine, was elected by NAM members as Home Se  more

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 4 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news: * * * OSMA Testifies in Support of Insurance Takebacks Legislation On June 3, OSMA VP of Advocacy Monica Hueckel gave proponent testimony alongside Dr. Marc Antonchak, representing the Ohio Association of Rheumatology, in a hearing of the Ohio House Health Committee. This joint testimony was in support of Substitute Senate Bill 162, which would reduce the burden of the insurer payment audit process on physic  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Alabama to Use Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections * Washington D.C. -U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use its racially discriminatory congressional map in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections: "Once again, the ri  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Proven Reproductive Freedom Champions for Reelection to the Nevada Legislature * : Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada announced its first slate of endorsements for key seats in the Nevada Legislat  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Research explains Trump's influence on primary contests * Why are so many candidates backed by President Donald Trump unseating incumbents this primary election season? Some political analysts say the primary wins are proof that the president has significant power to tell Republican voters what to do. But research from Washington University in St. Louis points to an additional form of president  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Shelby County Adds Special Judicial Race to August Ballot * The Shelby County Election Commission will add a special election for criminal court judge to the Aug. 6 ballot following the decision by Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft to move up his retirement date from July to June 7, the Daily Memphian reports. Candidates may begin obtaining qualifying petitions on Ju  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Actually Cared About Affordability, They Would Vote to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government * "They're voting against the reforms and you're going to see that again on the floor this week." WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted tax data that definitively shows the Working   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Actually Cared About Affordability, They Would Vote to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted tax data that definitively shows the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers the largest share of tax relief to American families and workers - as Republicans said   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization. "This year's Fellows of the Society   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Denounces Supreme Court's Decision To Allow Alabama's Discriminatory Voting Maps * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Alabama can move forward with its 2023 congressional map in this year's midterm elections, despite a lower court finding late last month that the map discriminated based on race. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is appal  more

NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court Reinstates Racially Discriminatory Map for Alabama's 2026 Congressional Elections * CONTACT LDF: Troi Barnes, tbarnes@naacpldf.org ACLU: Ella Wiley, EWiley@aclu.org ACLU-AL: media@aclualabama.org Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted Alabama a stay in the ongoing voting rights case, Milligan v. Allen, allowing Alabama to use its 2023 racially discrim  more

NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Reinstates Racially Discriminatory Map for Alabama's 2026 Congressional Elections * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted Alabama a stay in the ongoing voting rights case, Milligan v. Allen, allowing Alabama to use its 2023   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 (TNSrpt) -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texans Evenly Divided on Prioritization of Ballot Access vs. Election Integrity * A new report by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University finds that Texas registered voters are split right down the middle when it comes to choosing between the competing philosophical principles of ballot access and election integrity. They also are divided in their per  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Aaron Flint * "Aaron Flint has proven his allegiance to a corrupt political system and an extreme, cost-spiking agenda that stiffs working people. It's time to send some real working-class representation to Washington, and that's what Western Montana will be getting with Sam Forstag. A smokejumper and union leader, Sam knows firsthand how high costs are making housi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: May 2026 By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing Research and innovation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources made national headlines in May. The stories were among 30-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month. * IANR recent  more